Cherokee travel guide

Cherokee Tourism | Cherokee Guide

You're Going to Love Cherokee

With a population of 2,138, Cherokee is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cherokee to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Cherokee

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel (777 Casino Drive) and Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar (777 Casino Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Cherokee

Cherokee in July
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cherokee in July
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cherokee in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Cherokee, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Cherokee

Plane

Although Cherokee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 44 miles from Cherokee. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cherokee departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Cherokee is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 133 miles from Cherokee. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cherokee using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Cherokee takes 915 miles and will cost you around $122. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $291 for a journey of 1105 miles.

Plane

Although Cherokee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Knoxville McGhee Tyson (TYS), which is located 44 miles from Cherokee. Greenville is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cherokee departs from Jacksonville and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Cherokee is to pick up a car rental from Atlanta, which is about 133 miles from Cherokee. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Fox, among others, in Atlanta.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Cherokee using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Washington, D.C., the bus ride to Cherokee takes 915 miles and will cost you around $122. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $291 for a journey of 1105 miles.

Airlines serving Cherokee

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,249 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,073 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (783 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,522 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,585 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,042 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,911 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cherokee

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rivers Edge Motel and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cherokee-Casino, An IHG Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cherokee

Most booked hotels in Cherokee

Great Smokies Inn - Cherokee
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3173 reviews)
$88+
Stonebrook Lodge Bryson City
1 star
Excellent (8.8, 1808 reviews)
$192+
Nantahala Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 316 reviews)
$126+
Cherokee Grand Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3263 reviews)
$81+
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 795 reviews)
$93+
Econo Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, 915 reviews)
$71+

Renting a car in Cherokee

Renting a car in Cherokee costs $65 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Cherokee.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Cherokee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.

Renting a car in Cherokee costs $65 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Cherokee.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Cherokee (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.